Poverty Rate in Guilford County, North Carolina
In Guilford County, North Carolina, an estimated 88,631 of 520,700 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Guilford County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Guilford County, North Carolina is 17%.
- How many people in Guilford County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Guilford County, North Carolina, an estimated 88,631 of 520,700 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Guilford County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Guilford County, North Carolina is 32.81% higher than the North Carolina average. In Guilford County, North Carolina, an estimated 17.0% of 520,700 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Guilford County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Guilford County, North Carolina is 34.92% higher than the US average. In Guilford County, North Carolina, an estimated 17.0% of 520,700 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Archdale, North Carolina 7.4% of 11,693 people.
- Burlington, North Carolina 18.7% of 56,428 people.
- Forest Oaks, North Carolina 5.4% of 4,144 people.
- Gibsonville, North Carolina 7.7% of 8,827 people.
- Greensboro, North Carolina 18.1% of 282,088 people.
Under 18 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
21.7% of 117 thousand people
Under 5 years
25% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
25% of 28 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
20.7% of 88 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
21.6% of 116 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
13.6% of 319 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
16.9% of 117 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
11.7% of 202 thousand people
60 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
12.6% of 121 thousand people
65 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
11.1% of 87 thousand people
White
9.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
9.1% of 241 thousand people
Black or African American
23.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
23.3% of 177 thousand people
Asian
14.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
14.4% of 29 thousand people
Some other race
15% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
15% of 26 thousand people
Two or more races
14.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
14.4% of 46 thousand people
Hispanic
16.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
16.6% of 54 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
8.9% of 237 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
11.8% of 360 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
31% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
31% of 29 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
14.1% of 83 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
12.2% of 111 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
6.2% of 137 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
8.6% of 275 thousand people
Employed
7.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
7.5% of 267 thousand people
Male
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
6.2% of 135 thousand people
Female
8.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
8.8% of 131 thousand people
Unemployed
41% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
41% of 9 thousand people
Male
33.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
33.9% of 5 thousand people
Female
50.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
50.3% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
13.1% of 419 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
3.4% of 201 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
20.7% of 86 thousand people
Did not work
23.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
23.1% of 131 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
23.3% of 119 thousand people
Male
20.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
20.9% of 53 thousand people
Female
25.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
25.3% of 66 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
37% of 15 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
17.3% of 26 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
16% of 14 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
20.5% of 16 thousand people
55 to 64 years
32.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
32.7% of 17 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
24.1% of 17 thousand people
75 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
17.5% of 13 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
3.1% of 57 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
38% of 24 thousand people
Did not work
44.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
44.5% of 38 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Guilford County, North Carolina
2023
14.8%
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